Ski Academy for Grade 8/9 Students (ages 13 and 14)

Athletes will require either the standard BC Alpine insurance or the National Competitors card. Select the National Competitor card if your athlete intends to race in competitions and would like to accumulate points for Provincial races.

BC Alpine Ski Association requires athletes under the age of 18 a parent or guardian to be a general member of the association ("Parent Insurance"). Please be sure to select this in Step 1 of the registration process.

Necessary Equipment

Non-Skiing Training

• Running / Active wear shoes. Good for outdoors and trails
• Small backpack with water snacks 
• Mountain bike with Helmet and associated equipment (not all the time but used for a couple sessions)

Skiing Training

• Skis GS race / Carving skis
• All Mountain/ Powder skis
• Helmet
• Ski boots
• Poles
• For more info on ski equipment refer to the GKHAT Parent Handbook
• Kick Horse ski pass
• Lake Louise ski pass (youth early bird options were around $300 last year in early fall)

Financial Assistance

To Register

Payment is required before the program starts. If this affects your ability to participate in the program please contact us at financialassistance@gkhat.ca

No refunds can be issued except in the case that GKHAT is unable to offer the program.